• THOMPSON, BENNIE G.
Experience: House: District 2, 1993-Present
Home State: Mississippi
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $724,228Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Bennie G. Thompson
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: London; 1 Child: BendaLonne
    Birth Date: 01/28/1948
    Birth Place: Bolton, MS
    Home City: Bolton, MS
    Religion: Methodist

Education

    MS, Education, Jackson State University, 1972
    BA, Political Science, Tougaloo College, 1968

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 1993-present
    Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, April 13, 1993
    County Supervisor, Board of Supervisors, Hinds County, Mississippi, 1980-1983
    Mayor, Bolton, Mississippi, 1973-1980
    Alderman, Bolton, Mississippi, 1969-1973

Current Legislative Committees

    Homeland Security, Ranking Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Black Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Rural Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Sunbelt Caucus, present
    Member, Gaming Caucus, present
    Member, Tennessee Valley Authority Caucus, present
    Former Member, Congressional Children's Working Group
    Former Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus

Professional Experience

    Administrator, Tri-County Community Development Center, 1972-1974
    Administrator, Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, 1970-1972
    Teacher, Madison County School District, 1969-1970
    Teacher, Franklin County School District, 1968-1969

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Lifetime Member, Asbury United Methodist Church, present
    Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization, present
    President, Mississippi Association of Black Mayors
    Founding Member, Mississippi Association of Black Mayors
    Founding Member, Mississippi Association of Black Supervisors, 1980-1993
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 166
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/17/2017 H.R.2309 Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2017 05/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.  (All Actions)
05/16/2017 H.R.1715 Medgar Evers House Study Act 05/16/2017 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 76.  (All Actions)
05/02/2017 H.R.2283 DHS MORALE Act 05/02/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
04/26/2017 H.R.455 To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse". 04/26/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.  (All Actions)
04/07/2017 H.Res.235 Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Homeland Security's research, integration, and analysis activities relating to Russian Government interference in the elections for Federal office held in 2016. 04/07/2017 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.R.2082 For the relief of Daniela Vargas. 04/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
03/22/2017 H.R.1486 Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2017 03/22/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1327 American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
08/18/2015 H.R.2390 Homeland Security University-Based Centers Review Act 08/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
02/01/2017 H.R.697 Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act 02/01/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/06/2016 H.R.959 Medgar Evers House Study Act 09/06/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.  (All Actions)
05/20/2016 H.R.5256 Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act 05/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
05/17/2016 H.R.4780 Department of Homeland Security Strategy for International Programs Act 05/17/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/16/2016 H.R.4488 Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2016 02/16/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.  (All Actions)
12/04/2015 H.R.4079 Secure Refugee Process Act of 2015 12/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
11/03/2015 H.R.3505 Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act 11/03/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/18/2015 H.R.3517 American Red Cross Sunshine Act 09/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.  (All Actions)
08/11/2015 H.R.3418 Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 08/11/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.  (All Actions)
08/11/2015 H.R.3416 Flight School Security Act of 2015 08/11/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.  (All Actions)
08/11/2015 H.R.3415 Aviation Screening Contractor Reform and Accountability Act 08/11/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.  (All Actions)
Total: 3410
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
08/03/2007 H.R.180 Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Passed Yea
08/02/2007 H.R.3333 Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act
07/30/2007 H.Res.551 Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
07/30/2007 H.Res.490 Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
07/30/2007 H.Res.471 Congratulating the National Hockey League Champions, the Anaheim Ducks, on their victory in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals.
07/26/2007 H.R.3198 Quadrennial National Security Review Act
07/26/2007 H.R.2929 To limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq or to exercise United States economic control of the oil resources of Iraq. Passed Yea
07/24/2007 H.Res.510 Honoring the life accomplishments and extraordinary leadership of Sylvia K. Brooks, a 16-year President and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) and first female president of the Houston Urban League, who transformed the Houston Area Urban League into a nationally-recognized and respected social service agency.
07/24/2007 H.R.2668 To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers, and for other purposes.
07/24/2007 H.R.2470 America's Better Classrooms Act of 2007
07/24/2007 H.Res.436 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the University of Central Arkansas.
07/23/2007 H.Res.563 Honoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for the African-American community.
07/26/2007 H.R.556 Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007 Passed Yea
07/24/2007 H.R.3140 Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007
07/23/2007 H.Res.519 Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Agreed to Aye
07/18/2007 H.Res.555 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day.
07/17/2007 H.R.3005 Glaucoma Screening Act of 2007
07/17/2007 H.R.2373 Student Bill of Rights
07/17/2007 H.R.1982 Rural Housing and Economic Development Improvement Act of 2007 Passed Yea
07/17/2007 H.R.1980 Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007 Passed Yea
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